Bret Harte Elementary vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 878 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Corcoran · Public elementary · Grades K–1
546 students
John Muir Middle
Corcoran · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Corcoran, California | John Muir Middle Corcoran, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5355 of 5,693 | #911 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49019 of 50,301 | #13464 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 546 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Corcoran | Corcoran |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 11.5).
- •John Muir Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 94.5%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.8).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 754 students compared with 546.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bret Harte Elementary better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (21.8 vs 11.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bret Harte Elementary and John Muir Middle?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Corcoran and Corcoran in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 546. John Muir Middle: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 5355th of 5,693 and John Muir Middle is 911th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).